The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-04
PRESENTS FOR THF POPE.
Unique Gifts Made by Loving Hands 70
the Head of the Catholic Church.

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the Head of the Catholic Church.
Cardinal Gibbons has Just sent to Pope
Leo XIII, at Rome, letter from the
Roman Catholic hierarchy in the United
States, congratulating the holy father
upon the attainment OF the flftieth ami
versary of his ordination to the priest
hood. The letter is, Of course, in the
Latin language, and separate printed
copies bear the signatures OF his eminence
the cardinal, of all the arch bishops, and
OF all the bishops in the country,
its tenor is entirely congratulatory, and
joins with the rest Of the Catholic world in
giving thanks TO God for the prolongation
OF the life of the present pontih, and for
the signal favors which have been bestowed
upon the head OF the church in the person
OF Leo. The letter was engrossed in a
beautiful and artistic manner by three OF
the Christian Brothers at st. Joseph s
academy, ON Saratoga street. under the
supervision of Brother Director Pa
phylinus, who was formerly principal
and vice president of Lasalle col
lege, at Philadelphia, which office he
was obliged TO relinquish because OF
failing health. The brothers engrossed
the letter in three different styles, either
Of which reflects q skill in penmanship
difficult 10 equal, much less TO surpass.
The first has rustic groundwork, inter
woven with flowers and birds and the
pontiiical insignia, the body being printed
in italics. The second has the title in
German text and the body in French
round hand. The third is the plainest OF
the three, and yet is marvel OF neatness
and beauty. The cardinal selected
the last OF the three STYLES rs the
one to be sent 10 Rome. The title,
"Beattissme Pater," is in Gothic, with or
namentation. In the center, at the top OF
the sheet, Is magnificent representation
OF the tiara. To the left OF the title is q
pontifcal crosier, and TO the right is the
Pope's triple cross, all Of which, including
the title itself, arc raised from the surface
and united so as 10 resemble gold stone.
The body Of the letter is in American
round hand, after the Spencerian style.
The whole is surmounted by fguntive
framework, also raised from the
surface OF tho paper, consisting OF
harmonious combination OF flow
ers, the colors 30 delicately
blended as 10 give a most exquisite effect.
The dimensions Of the engrossed letter are
thirteen by eighteen inches. Not the least
interesting and valuable among the many
presents which Pope Leo will receive dur
ing the celebration Of his jubilee will be
one TO be given, and now in course OF prep
aration by the Brotherhood Of Christian
schools, which is scattered throughout the
whole world. This gift Is not only inter-
esting and valuable, but decidedly novel.
IL will consist Of bookcase OF large d.
mansions filled with volumes containing
the autographs OF every student in the
schools OF the Christian Brothers and
those Of the teachers and professors.
The idea originated with the most Hon.
Brother Joseph, superior general, who is
located in Paris. Each district Is given
n volume, and each volume will contain
the autograph signatures Of the students,
teachers and professors in that district,
properly listed under the name Of the
school in which they are receiving or Civ
ing tuition. The attendance roll OF each
school will be aggregated, and the num-
Der of students, professors aud teachers
will be placed nj the end OF the lists.
So also ut the end of each volume will be
given the total number OF students and in
structors in the district 10 which the vol.
ume u devoted. The bookcase il now
being manufactured in Paris at the Chris
tian Brothers school OF 81. Nicholas by
the students themselves. Il will be OF
rare workmanship and Of the choicest
woods that Il Is possible 10 obtain. The
students OF these schools are also get
ting up fund for his holiness
the Pope, which will he presented to
him In large metallic vase. The vase
is the handiwork Of n student OF the
Christian Brothers at Rome, his knowl.
edge OF the trade OF silycnsmithing and
gold beating having been acquired ut their
hands. The vase Is OF gold and silver. II
is beautifully chased and millcd, and Is
decorated with tiara triple cross, crusier,
aud two floral wrcaths. In Il will be
placed all the money proceeding from the
collection now being made among the
Christian Brothers, and Il will then be-
presented 10 the Pope. There are over
10000 young men and boys attending
these schools.